Course Overview:

Beyond a solid knowledge in using Java components, even for experienced Java programmers it is essential to have a deep knowledge in Web-related vulnerabilities both on server and client side, the different vulnerabilities that are relevant for Web applications written in Java, and the consequences of the various risks.

General web-based vulnerabilities are demonstrated through presenting the relevant attacks, while the recommended coding techniques and mitigation methods are explained in the context of Java with the most important aim to avoid the associated problems. In addition, a special focus is given to client-side security; tackling security issues of JavaScript, Ajax and HTML5.

The course introduces security components of Standard Java Edition, which is preceded with the foundations of cryptography, providing a common baseline for understanding the purpose and the operation of the applicable components. The use of all components is presented through practical exercises, where participants can try out the discussed APIs and tools for themselves.

Finally, the course explains the most frequent and severe programming flaws of the Java language and platform. Besides the typical bugs committed by Java programmers, the course introduces security vulnerabilities covering both language-specific issues and problems stemming from the runtime environment. All vulnerabilities and the relevant attacks are demonstrated through easy-to-understand exercises, followed by the recommended coding guidelines and the possible mitigation techniques.

Target Audience:

Web developers using Java

Learning Objectives:

Individuals certified at this level will have demonstrated:

Understand basic concepts of security, IT security, cryptography and secure coding
Learn Web vulnerabilities beyond OWASP Top Ten and know how to avoid them
Learn client-side vulnerabilities and secure coding practices
Learn to use various security features of the Java development environment
Get information about some recent vulnerabilities in Java framework
Learn about typical coding mistakes and how to avoid them
Get sources and further reading on secure coding practices

Prerequisites:

None

Course Materials:

Students will receive a course manual with presentation slides and reference materials.

Examination:

No Exam

Technical Requirements:

For eBooks:

Internet for downloading the eBook

Laptop, tablet, Smartphone, eReader (No Kindle)

Adobe DRM supported software (e.g. Digital Editions, Bluefire Reader)

eBook download and activation instructions

Agenda:

IT security and secure coding

Nature of security
IT security related terms
Definition of risk
Different aspects of IT security
Requirements of different application areas
IT security vs. secure coding
From vulnerabilities to botnets and cybercrime
Classification of security flaws

Web application vulnerabilities

SQL Injection
Other injection flaws
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Broken authentication and session management
Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Insecure direct object reference
Unvalidated file upload
Security misconfiguration
Failure to restrict URL access
Transport layer security issues
Unvalidated redirects and forwards

Client-side security

JavaScript security
Ajax security
HTML5 Security

Foundations of Java security

The Java environment
Java security
Low-level security – the Java language
High-level security – access control

Basics of cryptography

Cryptosystems
Symmetric-key cryptography
Other cryptographic algorithms
Asymmetric (public-key) cryptography
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

Java security services

Java security services – architecture
Authentication and authorization
Cryptographic services
Secure communication

Java specific vulnerabilities

Input validation
Improper use of security features
Improper error and exception handling
Time and state problems
Code quality problems
Mobile code

Using security testing tools

Web vulnerability scanners
SQL injection tools
Static code analysis

Knowledge sources

Secure coding sources – a starter kit
Vulnerability databases

Advanced Java and Web Application Security 3 Days Training in Guelph